Mapping the Way: Slow Stitch and Collage

October 18-20, 2026

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Luanne Rimel

Luanne’s photographic textile work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and has traveled with several Quilt National exhibitions. She has exhibited in Smithsonian Craft Shows in Washington, DC, and her work is included in the book, Art Quilts of the Midwest, published by the University of Iowa Press. She has an MFA in Fibers from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, and was the Director of Education and Head of Fibers at Craft Alliance, in St. Louis, MO, for 16 years. Her work is represented by Duane Reed Gallery in St. Louis and she is currently a full time studio artist and gardener.

You can see more of Luanne’s work on her website: www.luannerimel.com

ABOUT THE CLASS

Mapping the Way: Slow Stitch and Collage

Slow down and discover how to be present in your work using needle and thread. Learn how to activate the surface of your fabric compositions with meditative hand quilting and embroidery. Techniques of layering fabrics, patching, mending and combining compositional elements will be explored as you develop a rich vocabulary of marks and stitches. An introduction to incorporating photographic imagery into your piece will add another dimension to the evolving fabric collage, inspired by your surroundings. Each participant will receive individual attention and guidance in this workshop to aid in crafting a personal visual language.